rely的基本意思是“依赖,依靠,信任”,指根据以往的经验而寄托给某人充分信任或期待某事不落空。
rely是不及物动词,后面须接介词on〔upon〕,再接名词、代词、动名词或动词不定式作宾语补足语的复合结构。
扩展资料
Can I rely on you to keep this secret?
我能相信你会保守这个秘密吗?
Can I rely on your support in the election?
我能指望你投我的票吗?
He accused the government of relying on paint-by-numbers policies.
他指责政府依赖一成不变的政策。
You can rely on him to respond to a challenge.
你可以信赖他,他懂得应付挑战。
Many animals rely on concealment for protection.
许多动物靠藏匿自己来避害。